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July 2019

31 July 2019
JP Asics picks first intake for accelerator programme
GB Patagonia Worn Wear tour to return
IT Italian textile company calls waste ‘precious raw material’ Free Content
VN Nike supplier invests $100m in Vietnam
JP Polyester product ‘looks and feels like silk’, Teijin says
30 July 2019
IL New strategy means Nilit will speed up work on bio-based products Free Content
US Milliken names new head of textiles division
CN Ruyi group has big plans for the Lycra Company
CH Vans targets Europe with top appointment
US Flat results for Under Armour
29 July 2019
GB Support for workwear event from Milliken
DE Lowa takes control of important footwear supplier Free Content
IT ACIMIT hopes for better second half of the year
US Hoka One One still the star performer for Deckers
US Columbia confident of passing $3 billion in sales this year
26 July 2019
GB ‘Farce’ claim as Sports Direct publishes full-year results late
ES Linen producers should welcome Inditex demands Free Content
US Mount Vernon to expand its production capacity
DE EOCA celebrates more fundraising success
US Jordan Brand signs the NBA’s number one draft pick
25 July 2019
ES Ex-Athleta design lead joins Nylstar
IT Moncler sees revenue grow 16% in first half of 2019
US Organisers ‘energised’ by response to Functional Fabric Fair Free Content
US SAC names new executive director
DE China-US dispute affects growth at BASF
24 July 2019
IT Recyclability is the key to new Napapijri jacket
US Revenues up 6% for VF in first quarter Free Content
IT ITMA presence shows ‘vitality’ of Italy’s textile industry
FI Spinnova brings in New Zealand textile expert
TW Paiho expects boost from Tokyo Olympics
23 July 2019
VN Fire hits Makalot factories in Vietnam
IT Denim maker pushes for greener supply chains
CA LL Bean sets its sights on the Canadian market
CN Anta Sports joins Better Cotton Initiative Free Content
JP Host nation launches official shirt for 2019 Rugby World Cup
22 July 2019
GB Middle-distance athletics body secures Saucony sponsorship
CH Lifetime achievement award for X-Bionic founder
US Skechers banks on its international business
GB FatFace turns to Hyosung’s recycled nylon for new swimwear
HK UNEP adds paraglider to Mountain Heroes team Free Content
19 July 2019
IT New Taiana fabric brings out the lone wolf in athletes Free Content
GB New platform for information about the circular economy
US Techtextil NA signs up new academic partner
PK Help available for Pakistani exhibitors at ISPO
VN Vietnam must step up fabric production to take advantage of EU deal
18 July 2019
TR ISKO includes wellness options in denim innovations Free Content
CH DWR that can resist dry cleaning is latest HeiQ development
CH Sharp decline in sales for Rieter in first half of 2019
DE New Friedrichshafen exhibition will not go ahead
CA Sotheby’s trainer collection (almost) sells for $850,000
17 July 2019
NL Polyester summit to take place in Amsterdam
US New website for Cone Denim
DE Covestro looks to ‘push boundaries’ with Carbon partnership
US The North Face applies Futurelight to footwear Free Content
AT Lenzing commits to developing softer textiles
16 July 2019
CH Progress on PFC alternatives at Mammut Free Content
SE Swedish designer develops new collection with Peak Performance
US Textile Exchange releases Responsible Down Standard 3.0
US Visitor numbers down at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
GB Texon sets sights on support with new product
15 July 2019
CH Water-based PU coating technology helps meet eco-demand, Archroma says
JP Iniesta works with ASICS on new boots Free Content
NL ZDHC adds to its training provider base
TW Eclat to reduce its reliance on Vietnam
CA ATSC a platform for Canada’s ‘thriving’ textile industry
12 July 2019
CN New Descente president says China will become its biggest market
GB Superdry suffers big loss but founder confident of turnaround
CA Try before you buy at new Lululemon store Free Content
US OIA chief to leave for The North Face
US Brand collaboration will drive 3D progress in sizing, UA says
CA Lululemon adds financial expertise
11 July 2019
DZ A first store in Algeria for Decathlon
US Recognition for ‘visionary leadership’ of Patagonia figureheads
NL Ioniqa wants to ‘close the oil tap’ for plastic
IT Successful year for Radici but there may be trouble ahead
CH Swiss ski and golf brand acquired by Acushnet Free Content
10 July 2019
JP Record revenues for Descente but no Tokyo 2020 benefit yet
US Reebok branches into maternity wear
CN ISPO Shanghai’s football focus pays off Free Content
SE Isbjörn of Sweden makes the switch to rail freight
FI Amer Sports offloads Mavic brand
09 July 2019
GB OTS under way in Manchester
KR Hyosung opens overarching ‘technology centre’
IT Thermore turns its attention to the aesthetic
AT Dornbirn congress to put the spotlight on startups
AU More than 300 entrants for International Woolmark Prize Free Content
08 July 2019
BR Hopes high for good Brazilian cotton crop
IT Blu flags up Taiana’s eco-responsibility credentials
DE Adidas aims to address the problem of textile waste
IT Garmont wants to encourage entrepreneurship
US Positive results for cooling technology company brrr
05 July 2019
US New Balance wants to lead the way in domestic manufacturing
GB UK brand buoyed by Murray support
NL ZDHC adds to its contributor base
SE Silica-based technology wins sustainability award for Polygiene
BE New Huntsman range addresses emerging needs in 3D printing Free Content
04 July 2019
HK Hong Kong and Spain join forces on wearables research
DE OutDoor by ISPO promises expanded events schedule following inaugural show
TH Lenzing to make significant investment in Thailand lyocell plant
DE Performance Days steps up its sustainability efforts Free Content
US Range of Huntsman effects to go on show at Functional Fabric Fair
03 July 2019
CN Lululemon founder takes stake in Anta Sports
US Portland to host second African American Footwear Forum
IT Design expansion at Cifra Free Content
ES Polymer maker provides safety element for electric surfboards
NL The North Face to fund conservation projects across Europe
02 July 2019
FR Carbios secures further funding for PET waste recycling
HK Belle International to spin off sportswear business
IT Patent puts Directa Plus closer to launching graphene products in the US
US Nike hits $39 billion in revenues
DE Code of conduct: ISPO practises what it preaches Free Content
01 July 2019
US Figures for 2018 show increase in interest in golf
DE Südwolle adds to Yarn In Motion collection
CH Flat European sales for outdoor brands
VN EU signs agreements with Vietnam
DE BASF makes major investment in footwear Free Content

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